Economics
Baylor Regents Approve Design Development for New School of Business Building, New PhD in Health Services Research
[5/17/2013]
Among other business at their spring meeting, the Baylor University Board of Regents voted to move forward in developing the design for the proposed new School of Business building. In addition, they approved a new PhD program in health services research.
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New Baylor Business Review: Management, Leadership and Strategy in the 21st Century
[5/13/2013]
In this issue of the Baylor Business Review, we explore management, leadership and business strategy in the 21st century.
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'Convenience Casino' Takes Away From Existing Markets
[5/1/2013]
The Indianola (IA) Record Herald: Research by Earl Grinols, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Economics in Baylor's Hankamer School of Business, is referenced in this op-ed about the economic and societal effects of gambling.
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Online Gambling Is Nothing To Celebrate
[5/1/2013]
Deseret News: Earl Grinols, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Economics in Baylor's Hankamer School of Business, is quoted in this article about online gambling. According to Grinols' research, the annual cost of gambling addictions in the U.S. could be as much as $53.8 billion.
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Economist Warns That Casino Brings Crime, Heavy Political Influence
[4/30/2013]
New Hampshire Union Leader: As New Hampshire considers legalizing a casino, Earl Grinols, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Economics in Baylor's Hankamer School of Business, is quoted in an article about the economic and social risks of gambling addictions. Grinols estimates the national cost of gambling addiction at about $62 billion.
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Defining Moments
[4/22/2013]
Key advice about career moments: Some career moments are quite significant. Gain insight by putting those moments in proper perspective, recognizing how each has shaped who we are.
Listen to the two-minute audio file: Defining Moments
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Faith and Economic Growth: Drive to Succeed in Business Crosses Religious Traditions
[4/22/2013]
The Huffington Post: In an article about the correlation between religion and work ethic, researchers at Baylor University found there was little difference among economic risk-takers in terms of religious affiliation. Charles North, Ph.D., associate professor in the department of economics at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, is referenced in the article.
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Faculty Recognized at Senior Appreciation Banquet
[4/8/2013]
Business school faculty were recognized at the annual senior appreciation banquet this week.
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Casinos Prey On Our Local Addicts
[3/19/2013]
The Des Moines Register: Baylor research on the societal effects of gambling is quoted in this editorial about the proposed development of casinos in Iowa. The study was conducted by Earl L. Grinols, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Economics at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business.
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Global Business Forum Presents "Emerging Africa: Poverty Reduction and Wealth Creation"
[3/19/2013]
The Global Business Forum is an annual conference, hosted by Baylor University and the McBride Center for International Business, that assembles specialists from the academic, business and public policy communities to explore relevant issues concerning the world economy.
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